The 18th Bangor (Co Down) bridge congress, with a prize fund of £1,200, will take place in the Marine Court Hotel from July 31st to August 2nd.
Open pairs will be run throughout.
The mixed pairs will be played on Friday (7.45 p.m.); the two-session major, intermediate, and junior pairs on Saturday (2 p.m.); and the two-session Swiss teams on Sunday starting at 1.15 p.m., and finishing before 9.30 p.m.
Entries will be accepted by Sandie Millership, 80 Knights bridge Court, Bangor (01247460472, evenings).
She will also supply details about a special weekend offer at the Marine Court Hotel, and about guesthouse accommodation.
Patrons of the Ballybunion congress should note that it will be held at a new venue, the Golf Hotel from September 9th to 13th.
Open pairs will be run on Wednesday (7.30 p.m.), and twice daily thereafter. The women's pairs will be on Thursday (7.30 p.m.); the two-session mixed pairs on Friday (2 p.m.); likewise the major pairs on Saturday; and the teams will run from 12.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. on Sunday.
The all-in rate at the venue is £140. Further details are available from Peg Mullins (066-25775), who will also accept entries.
Mullingar festival pairs: Senior: 1, J. and U. Hearn; 2, A. Hanlon, M. Hogan; 3, B. Peterson, J. Carey; 4, P. Lynam, P. Gibney. Intermediate A: 1, S. Heneghan, J. Keenan; 2, J. and A. Tuohy; 3, V. Black, S. Tuite; 4, B. Morris, A. Seery.
Intermediate B: N/S: 1, A. Grace, C. Monahan; 2, M. Hynes, R. Shaw. E/W: 1, M. Woods, M. Mahon; 2, C. Leavy, R. Molloy. Novice: 1, P. Woods, J. Logan; 2, S. Gallen, A. Cooney; 3, M. Maxwell, E. Pendred; 4, O. Carey, M. Rodgers.
Bridge holidays: Costa del Sol, September 5th-19th, contact Mary Walsh (01-2691463); Rome, and Sorrento, September 14th-26th, Bernie Lynch (01-2882435); South Africa, October 18th - November 2nd, Barry Hogsett (012857853).